Central Berkeley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Berkeley
Popular places to visit
Jack London Square
Oakland’s premier dining, shopping and entertainment precinct is a waterside square named after one of America’s finest novelists.
University of California, Berkeley
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of California, Berkeley during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Oakland Zoo
Weird and wonderful animals, from frogs and otters to giraffes and sun bears, await at this animal park that even has its own roller coaster.
Activities
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission
Our pick of the best Central Berkeley Hotel Deals
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central Berkeley
South Berkeley
While you're in South Berkeley, take in top sights like Telegraph Avenue and jump on the metro at Ashby Station to see more of the city.
Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.
Southwest Berkeley
While visiting Southwest Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake.
North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.
Northwest Berkeley
While you're in Northwest Berkeley, take in top sights like Berkeley Marina and jump on the metro at North Berkeley Station to see more of the city.
Elmwood
While visiting Elmwood, you might make a stop by sights like Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay.
- Golden Gate Park
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Oracle Park
- Chase Center
- San Francisco Bay
- Alcatraz Island
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Jack London Square
- Lombard Street
- Muir Woods National Monument
- University of California
- University of San Francisco
- Ocean Beach
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- Ghirardelli Square
- California Academy of Sciences
- Palace of Fine Arts